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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,688.62, 326,632.89 and 129,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,688.62, 326,632.89 and 129,261.81 is: 178,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,688.62 : 326,632.89 = 129,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,688.62/326,632.89 = 129,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,688.62x = 326,632.89 × 129,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,688.62x = 42,221,160,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,221,160,276.54/236,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,382.72

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